Our Guide to Manchester

Visit the original Brazilian restaurant in the Northern Quarter and first ever in the North West! Bem Brasil Northern Quarter offers an intimate and authentic dining experience in the eclectic heart of the Northern Quarter.

Fast, nutritious, totally tasty and enjoyable - followers of the "way of he noodle" will already have found this restaurant. From its freshly squeezed delicious fruit juices to the delicately fried dumplings to nourishing noodle soups or "ramens" a trip to Wagamama is a treat and a total eating experience.

Manchester's original 'noodle bar', Tampopo is still preferred by many despite the rise of competitors. The Japanese-influenced interior with communal bench seating and bright airy ambience is surprisingly warm and invitinge

Manchester's cafe, centered around rock music, with many famous artifacts from rock artists in cluding guitars from famous bands. The cafe serves great drinks and good food, very nice atmosphere and generally a nice high class place to stay for a meal

With permanent galleries spread across five listed historic buildings and collections ranging from early textile machinery to modern X-ray equipment, there's a lot to learn about MOSI. Our latest gallery, Revolution Manchester, is an introductory mini-MOSI, focusing on achievements that made Manchester a world leader in science and technology.

The Manchester Aquatics Centre is the fantastic venue purpose built for the Commonwealth Games. Located in the centre of Manchester, and close to the universities, the Manchester Aquatics Centre is home to two 50 meter swimming pools, offering a varied programme of activities (use the link on the right to get details of women only activities) and a brand new fitness studio.

Where To Shop

Flava Fashions is a Manchester run online store for urban clothing, hip-hop clothing, accessories and footwear. It stocks an extensive range of mens's items including tops, jeans, suits, coats, fashions jewellery and gloves from the most popular hip-hop named brands in the hip-hop fashion community

Market Street

Market street is the main shopping area in Manchester, with every possible shop you could want, it will keep you busy, and your wallet empty. Literally on the doorstep of our Chatsworth House apartments, one of the most conveniently places locations.

Manchester Arndale has an impressive line-up of more than 200 shops with some ground-breaking new stores opening since the completion of the centre's L170 million development programme.
You'll find a massive selection of exciting shops from the leading High Street names to a variety of smaller, stylish boutiques.

The Trafford Centre. One of the biggest Mall's in Europe. Easily accessible by Bus, Metro or Car. Situated five miles outside of the city centre between junctions 9 and 10 of the M60 the 1.4 sq million ft Centre has 280 stores positioned along three miles of granite and marble boulevards, including Selfridges, John Lewis, Debenhams and Marks and Spencer.